Indulge in the delectable flavors of homemade fig marmalade, a delightful preserve that captures the essence of summer's bounty. This versatile spread offers a range of culinary possibilities, from classic pairings with toast and scones to inspired additions to savory dishes and cocktails. Delight your palate with this sweet and tangy creation, handcrafted with fresh figs, sugar, and a hint of citrus. Elevate your breakfast routine, create unforgettable desserts, and impress guests with this exquisite homemade delicacy. Discover the art of preserving nature's goodness and embark on a culinary journey with our collection of fig marmalade recipes, each offering unique variations and flavor profiles to tantalize your taste buds.
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HOMEMADE FIG MARMALADE
Use to make chef Pierre Schaedelin's Open-Faced Baguette with Fig Marmalade and Blue Cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place sugar and 1 teaspoon water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully add vinegar and stir to combine. Add figs and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Let cook, without stirring, until figs begin to disintegrate, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Marmalade can be kept in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
HOMEMADE FRESH FIG JAM
This homemade fig jam recipe is made without pectin. The figs are combined with lemon juice and sugar and then simmered until they reach the gel stage.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Jam / Jelly
Time 2h40m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the figs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- While figs are cooking, prepare the jars and lids. Put the glass jars in a boiling water canner about half-filled with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and keep jars in the water.
- Put water in a separate saucepan, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and add the jar lids. Keep in the hot water until ready to use. Do not boil.
- After cooking the fig mixture for 1 hour, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, making sure the tip of the thermometer doesn't touch the pan's bottom, and continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. When the mixture gets quite thick, begin to stir constantly to keep it from scorching.
- Cook to 220 F and remove from the heat. Or, test a small amount on a very cold saucer by putting the saucer in the freezer for a few minutes, adding a little of the fig mixture on it, and returning the saucer to the freezer for one minute. When a good gel stage is reached (220 F), the surface of the fruit mixture will wrinkle slightly when pushed with a finger or teaspoon.
- Fill the prepared jars with the hot fig jam mixture, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims and threads with a wet paper towel. Place the lids on the jars using tongs or a jar magnet then screw on the rings.
- Place the jars on a rack in the hot water inside of the canner. Lower into the water and add enough hot or boiling water to bring the water level to 1 to 2 inches above the jars. Bring jars to a boil for 10 minutes.
- Using canning tongs, remove the jars and place them on top of a clean towel on a flat work surface. Listen for a popping sound, which indicates a good seal, and tighten the rings.
- Let the jars cool to room temperature and store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 4 cups (64 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FIG JAM
Give the gift of homemade fig jam to family and friends. It's the perfect partner to a fresh loaf at breakfast time, or try swirled into natural yogurt
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Condiment
Time 40m
Yield Makes 2 x 500ml jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the figs and 150ml water in a large heavy based saucepan. Bring to a simmer and gently bubble for 5 mins or until the figs have softened and released their juices. Add the orange zest, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring regularly for around 5-7 mins or until thick, skimming off any skum that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for 10 mins.
- Ladle the mixture into sterilised jars. Seal with the lids and leave to cool completely. Will keep for six months unopened and 2 weeks in the fridge once opened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
FRESH FIG MARMALADE
This recipe appeared in the local paper a few years ago and the original recipe came from a woman named Bulah Baker. It is fabulous.
Provided by EggHeaven
Categories Lemon
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 pints, 96 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and drain the figs. Cut off the stems and coarsley chop. (The original recipe leaves the figs whole, but pierced with a fork.).
- Cook the water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil. Boil uncovered for 40-45 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. (Syrup should "sheet" from the back of a spoon.
- Pour figs, orange and lemon slices into the hot bubbling syrup. (The ratio is one cup sugar and one cup water to 2 cups figs.) Boil over medium heat, stirring gently, for 30-35 minutes. (The length of time depends on personal preference for thickness of the syrup.).
- Spoon into 3 pint-sized, sterilized canning jars, to within 1/4 inch from the top. Wipe the rims. Cover with metal lids and screw on the band. refrigerate or process for 10 minutes in a boiling bath.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, plump figs for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the figs by hand, but it will take longer.
- Be sure to sterilize your jars and lids before using them.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for at least 10 minutes to ensure that the marmalade is properly sealed.
- Store the marmalade in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Conclusion:
Fig marmalade is a delicious and versatile preserve that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or yogurt. It can also be used as a glaze for ham or chicken, or as a filling for tarts and pastries. With its beautiful amber color and sweet-tart flavor, fig marmalade is a surefire hit with family and friends.
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